Matthew 5:1-12
Read Matthew 5 in full →The Sermon on the Mount; The Beatitudes
5aNow when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on bthe 1mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2aAnd He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
3“1,aBlessed are the 2poor in spirit, for btheirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are athose who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are athe 1lowly, for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are athose who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7Blessed are athe merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8Blessed are athe pure in heart, for bthey shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for athey shall be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who have been apersecuted for the sake of righteousness, for btheirs is the kingdom of heaven.